Window

ABSTRACT

A window assembly incorporates a framed window, a casement having an opening receiving the window, bracket means to support the window in the opening of the casement, and which bracket means are pivotal out away from the casement to move the window away from the casement to allow a 360* rotation thereof for easy cleaning or removal. The casement has space above and below to allow the window to be moved upwardly in sliding relation to the brackets supporting it and effect a limited opening thereof. A screen may be attached to the bottom edge of the window so that when it is moved to the open position, the screen moves in to maintain bugs from passing through the opened portion. The relationship of the pivotal brackets and support struts to the window to permit easy removal, cleaning, and eliminate the necessity of weights in the conventional window design constitute the principle features of the invention.

United States Patent Aris Sept. 9, 1975 [54] WINDOW 2,595,l67 4/!952 Richardson .i 49/196 3,305,973 2 l967 Boh .i 4 [75] Inventor: Gordon R. Aris, Akron, Ohio n 9/453 X [73] Assignees: Max G. Boardman; Patricia C. Primary p m C Kannan both of Akmm Ohlo Attorney, Agent, or FirmOldham & Oldham Co.

[22] Filed: July 25, 1973 21 Appl. No.: 382,445 TRACT A window assembly incorporates a framed window, a [52] US. Cl. .4 160/93; 49/196; 49/250; men h ving an Opening receiving the window, 49/455; 160/102 bracket means to support the window in the opening [1 Int, Cl, EOSD /22; E051) 15/44 of the easement, and which bracket means are pivotal [58] Field of Sear h 160/9193 [02, 37, [83; out away from the easement to move the window 49/450, 454, 390, 389 [3, 455 456 away from the casement to allow a 360 rotation 457, 463, 194 195 I96, 246, 248, 250, 253, thereof for easy cleaning or removal. The casement 260, l54, 156, 157 has space above and below to allow the window to be moved upwardly in sliding relation to the brackets [56] References Cited supporting it and effect a limited opening thereof. A

screen may be attached [0 thfi bottom edge Of the wind 602,712 4/l898 Appcll 49 455 dow so that 9 the openf posmon i 605,335 6/1898 Payment et al. 49/l96 screen moves m bugs Passmg I no 58] g/lgm somcrsmn 60/102 UX through the opened portion The relationship of the 4 942 H927 BaHard v v v V 0 02 X pivotal brackets and SUppOl't SU'UIS IO the Window IO 30 153 5 1927 i 49 450 X permit easy removal, cleaning, and eliminate the nel 994,940 3/1935 Butters 4 i .i 49/14 X cessity of weights in the conventional window design 2.169.343 /l K H l X constitute the principle features of the invention. 2,239,357 4/1941 Schmidt l60/l02 X 1493.50] l/l950 Rcinmullcr H 49/253 8 Claims, 9 Drawing Figures r --fi q I I I l I I i PATENTED 3E? 91975 sum 1 or 2 WINDOW This invention relates to windows and window framing, more particularly to windows having features in combination.

A principal object of this invention is to provide a window having novel control means for locking and unlocking, is balanced for easy inversion for cleaning, is constructed of double glass for insulation against heat, cold and noise, contains a built in bug screen with means for optional use and contains in its frame and invisible alarm system.

Another object of the present invention is to provide the features previously described in design and arrangement so as to simplify installation, use and maintenance, to obtain a product that is trouble free and rugged for long use and is possibly lower in cost compared to windows having fewer features in combination.

These and other objects will become evident upon a study of the following specification and the accompanying drawing wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a triple window and casement assembly.

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of one window in FIG. 1 showing the window action for reversal.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of one window showing the bug screen feature.

FIG. 4 is a combination view showing the locking mechanism in a front view ofa window and the locking handle in a side view.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a window sill.

FIG. 6 is a side elevation section view of the window sill of FIG. 5 shown in the position in which the sill is open.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a pair of windows differing from the arrangement of the windows in FIG. 1 in that these windows are reversed by turning about a vertical axis.

FIG. 8 is an outside view of windows of FIG. 1, except that each window is shown in a different operative position.

FIG. 9 is a fragmentary perspective of the outside frame shown in FIG. 8.

The invention will first be described by outlining and identifying its parts and subassemblies. The features, advantages and operating instructions will then follow.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 6, a triple window 10, according to the invention showing a casement ll having three window assemblies l2, l3, 14, an upper frame casement cavity and a lower casement cavity 16. Cavities l5 and 16 may optionally have window frame dividers 17 for the purpose of adding rigidity to the casement and window assemblies. It will be observed that part of assembly I2 is shown removed for the purpose of clarity in detail.

Each window frame is fitted on the outside with insu lated molding forming a frame 18. Each frame is provided with a pair of slide-bar brackets 19 pivotally supported at a pin 20. At the opposite end of bracket 19, a pin 21 pivots a strut 22. A strut clip 23 serves to hold strut 22 against bracket 19 until needed. A window unit 24 is provided with a pair of pivots 25 projecting from the unit on each side on a horizontal axis that divides the unit in halves, top and bottom, and is centrally located in the thickness of the unit. Thus it becomes apparent that support of the window unit at the pivots relieve the unit in balance in any rotational position. Strut 19 has a slot 26 that slidably retains pin 25. An opening 27 permits insertion or removal of window unit 24 by passing pivots 2S therethrough.

Both upper and lower framing members of window unit 24 are fitted with a locking means. A locking handle 28 having a key portion 29 is fitted into an opening 30 in which position key portion 29 operates a dead bolt 31. Several pairs of horizontally aligned holes 32 in the vertical strut 33 of casement 11 are provided for accepting dead bolt 31 at several elevations of window unit 24 from the shut position upwards.

A bug screen 34 weighted along the bottom edge with a rod or bar of heavier material 35 is stored in space 16 for optional, immediate use as follows. The upper edge of the screen, passed through a slot 36 in window sill 37 is provided with snap rings 38 for attachment to slots 39 in the two end faces of window unit 24. Window sill 37 pivots on a hinge 40. Pivoting of the sill permits screen 34 to be deposited completely out of sight in storage space 16. It should be understood that any type of means to secure the screen to the window unit 24 are contemplated, and the exact nature of the attachment itself can be with any type of suitable hardware, for example.

Window unit 24 is double-paned as is clearly shown in FIG. 4.

Referring particularly to FIG. 7, the invention is shown applied to vertically rotatable windows. In the illustrated embodiment showing one window in the closed position and the other window open for cleaning, a casement 11a supports two window assemblies 12a and 13a. In this modification, spaces 15a are provided in the casement frame at the outside and spaces 16a are provided for the storage of bug screen 34.

In this design, a pair of struts are horizontally disposed and rigidized by a vertical member 19b, pivot vertically about a hinge 20a. Window units 24a are rotatable on a vertical axis to the center of the window at upper and lower pivots 25a. The windows are then slidable in slots 26a.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show the manner in which insulated molding l8 completely encircles each window opening. A burglar system, not shown, has sensing means along all four faces of molding 18.

The invention may be stated to have everything except weight. The window is burglar-resistant and rotates for easier cleaning. It is a double glass window making storm windows unnecessary. It is air tight so that the cost of heating and cooling is reduced. The window has a screen that is stored in a hidden compartment. A removable handle-key is used to lock or manipulate the window; the window is never unlocked except when it is being rotated. The entire window can be easily removed if any emergency escape route is ever needed.

The burglar alarm system is an electric sensitized device and is set off by body energy. Molding 18 contains a plastic molding, invisibly, that is wired to a relay system. This causes the molding to act as a conductor, which, when touched, sets off an alarm. Optionally each window may have a switch in the window sill for turning off the alarm. Also, optionally, space 16 may hold the compact component for the alarm system. Preferably, the window is designed to be raised to a maximum height of seven inches which is more than enough for ventilation but not enough to permit an intruder. The window is locked with dead bolt 3| and can only be unlocked with a key means 29 or with handle 28 in which key means 29 is an integral part.

It should be noted that the burglar alarm system is independent of the lock position of the window. The window could be closed or may be opened to any one of several positions in which dead bolt 31 will go into a pair of holes 32.

The balance solid glass window is reversable. Both sides can be cleaned from the inside with a minimum effort. As window unit 24 is being pulled out into the rotation position of FIG. 2, struts 22 drop down and brace struts l9. Optionally, both sides of the window may be cleaned in this position or, the outside can be cleaned alone, the window set back in place and then the inside surface cleaned.

The double paned glass having a pocket of air between provides insulation against contrasting temperature and sound. The plastic molding that backs the window adjoining window frame 33 prevents outside air from coming in, thus eliminating condensation. Bolt holes six at the bottom of frame 33 may be made adjustable for maximum insulation tightness. Optionally, the window glass may be tinted in part or in whole to cut down bright sunlight.

Snap rings 38 on bug screen 34, optionally, may be designed to connect automatically to window unit 24. For example, when the window is unlocked, its weight will bring it down approximately three-eights of an inch snapping ring 38 into slots 39 automatically. When window unit 24 is raised, the upper part of the window goes into space 15 and bug screen 34 is withdrawn from space 16. Weight 35 keeps the screen taut. Since there is no framework on the side of the screen, space 16 need only be a few inches deep because the screen can fold on top of itself. The screen may be detached by a slight jerk on rings 38 and can be pulled all the way through slot 36 when cleaning is desired. When the screen is in its storage space, the upper frame of the screen carrying snap rings 38 is recessed approximately three-eighths of an inch to allow the window to rotate without interference from the snap rings. It should be noted that the screen need not be longer than the window and can be opened in place. It should be noted further that the extension of casement 1] into spaces 15 and 16 serves to anchor the casement.

An additional feature in having window sill 37 hinged is that the sill serves as a block against pushing in the window and also helps make the window tightly insulated. Further, from the outside as seen in FIG. 8, only the glass shows and there is no way to disturb the window frame before touching the alarm system. The window cannot be pried and if it were attempted, the burglar alarm would be touched off.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before starting any of the steps below: A. Unlock window sill with handle-key B. Turn off alarm system C. Unlock dead bolts in window with handle-key ll. After completing any of the steps below:

A. Turn alarm back on B. Relock window sill III.

A. Allow window to drop slightly (3'8 inch) snaping on the screen automatically B. Raise window with handle-key to desired position (maximum height 7 inches) and relock window C. Window screen will come up as window is raised IV. To lower window A. Jerk on screen unsnapping rings B. Lower screen into screen storage space C. Reverse steps in II V. To wash window A. Wash inside of window in normal way B. To wash reverse side, window must be rotated 1. Pull out toward you on the window with the handie-key.

Slide-bar brackets will allow the window to swing away from the window casement.

2. Reach around to back of slide-bar brackets and unclip struts.

3. Struts will drop all the way down to bottom of window casement and brace the slide-bar brackets away for the easement.

4. Rotate window in brackets so that the clean side is facing out.

5. Reclip struts.

6. Push window on brackets back into casement.

7. Relock the window in closed position.

8. Wash this side of the window in normal way.

VI. To remove the screen A. Raise window (III) B. Unsnap screen by jerking on the unsnapping rings C. Pull screen all the way out of the screen storage space VII. To replace the screen A. Put screen back into storage space weighted end first B. Close window VIII. To remove window A. Put window in position as if to rotate (see V-B B. Slide window up the slide-bar brackets with the handle-key to the slot 7 inches up C. Remove the window through the slot What I now claim is:

l. A window assembly which comprises a framed window,

a casement having an opening receiving the window,

a pair of slide-bar brackets pivotally connected at one end to the easement on opposite sides of the window to pivot into and out of the casement opening, each bracket having an elongated slot extending along at least a portion of the length thereof,

pin means extending from about midpoint on opposite sides of the window each slidably received into a respective slot of a respective bracket to slidably and pivotally position the window with respect to the brackets,

a pair of struts each having one end pivotally connected to a respective bracket, and the other end adjustably positionable with respect to the casement to support said brackets in a pivoted relationship out of the opening of the easement,

means to move the window and pin means from the brackets, and

means to lock the window and brackets to the casement with the window positioned into the opening in the casement.

2. An assembly according to claim 1 where the window can pivot around 360 in the brackets when the brackets are pivoted away from the casement.

3. An assembly according to claim 1 which includes means to selectively lock said window in place to the casement at various longitudinal positions in relation thereto.

4. An assembly according to claim 3 wherein the means to lock comprises a pair of oppositely disposed dead bolts operable by a key integral with an operating handle, said dead bolt engagable in two or more pairs of holes in the window frame for the purpose of locking said window at two or more positions, one position used for the closed window.

5. An assembly according to claim 1 where the casement includes window access space on at least one side, and said brackets support the window in the casement while allowing the window limited sliding movement relative to the brackets and the easement into the space on one side of the easement.

6. An assembly according to claim 5 where the casement includes space on opposite sides of the window, and said first means supports the window in the casement while allowing the window limited sliding movement relative to the first means and the casement into the space on one side of the window.

7. An assembly according to claim 5 including a screen carried in the casement on the other side of the window and means to removably attach the screen to the edge of the window adjacent thereto.

8. A window according to claim 7 having a hinged window sill for access to the screen casement storage space. 

1. A window assembly which comprises a framed window, a casement having an opening receiving the window, a pair of slide-bar brackets pivotally connected at one end to the casement on opposite sides of the window to pivot into and out of the casement opening, each bracket having an elongated slot extending along at least a portion of the length thereof, pin means extending from about midpoint on opposite sides of the window each slidably received into a respective slot of a respective bracket to slidably and pivotally position the window with respect to the brackets, a pair of struts each having one end pivotally connected to a respective bracket, and the other end adjustably positionable with respect to the casement to support said brackets in a pivoted relationship out of the opening of the casement, means to move the window and pin means from the brackets, and means to lock the window and brackets to the casement with the window positioned into the opening in the casement.
 2. An assembly according to claim 1 where the window can pivot around 360* in the brackets when the brackets are pivoted away from the casement.
 3. An assembly according to claim 1 which includes means to selectively lock said window in place to the casement at various longitudinal positions in relation thereto.
 4. An assembly according to claim 3 wherein the means to lock comprises a pair of oppositely disposed dead bolts operable by a key integral with an operating handle, said dead bolt engagable in two or more pairs of holes in the window frame for the purpose of locking said window at two or more positions, one position used for the closed window.
 5. An assembly according to claim 1 where the casement includes window access space on at least one side, and said brackets support the window in the casement while allowing the window limited sliding movement relative to the brackets and the casement into the space on one side of the casement.
 6. An assembly according to claim 5 where the casement includes space on opposite sides of the window, and said first means supports the window in the casement while allowing the window limited sliding movement relative to the first means and the casement into the space on one side of the window.
 7. An assembly according to claim 5 including a screen carried in the casement on the other side of the window and means to removably attach the screen to the edge of the window adjacent thereto.
 8. A window according to claim 7 having a hinged window sill for access to the screen casement storage space. 